Buying Manager - Menswear

Buying Manager Menswear

A major global brand is seeking a Buying Manager to lead their menswear category ($100mill).

This is an expat position based in Dubai. The role reports to Head of Buying

Buying Manager Menswear: The Role:

Develop multiproduct buying plans and budget each season for the category

Align the buying plan to the overall department/category business plan and the merchandize strategy as laid down by the function head

Work closely with the Design team to ensure that the product proposition is commercial on trend and complete

Oversee the range plans for ensuring relevance and cost effectiveness
Continuous improvement in Buying by reducing time improve margins and anticipate as well as resolve bottlenecks

Work with planning and other teams to ensure efficient product management (right product is available at right time in effective quantities in the stores)

Responsible for sales & profit targets of the category so will be responsible for timely procurement of merchandise and stock control (budgeting markdowns intake margins OTB management etc)

Responsible for Critical path management

Build update and maintain relationships with vendors and suppliers to secure capacities and negotiate prices delivery times

Provide inputs to sourcing department for group/department sourcing strategy

Ensure department compliance to product requirement company processes etc in collaboration with sourcing

Conduct regular store visits in own stores across territories for feedback & in competition stores to benchmark product ranges quality & pricing

Keep abreast of the latest fashion trends in buying and applying the same during range building

Requirements

Extensive experience in the retail industry with at least 5 years of Buying Manager experience ideally in the UK/Europe within large retail/brand format

Strong product knowledge in menswear buying

You will have a collaborative personality be able to manage an international team be receptive to ideas and new ways of working.

You will have a global mindset be able to take a fresh view on new markets new trends

You will be highly commercial and competitive be ahead of the curve and have an acute understanding of products and commercials

You will have a sharp business acumen and a broad skill set in management within large matrix structures

Please apply in confidence